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Jemima Hananah Benjamin 1666–1732

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jemima Benjamin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 16 Feb 1666 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Died 4 Nov 1732 · Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Spouse Stephen Gates Jr Jr
Children Mercy Laillivan Gates Twin

Researchers connected through Jemima Benjamin 1666–1732

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Immediate Family

Biography

Jemima Hananah Benjamin was born in 1666 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. Jemima Hananah Benjamin married stephen gates jr jr, and had children including mercy laillivan gates twin. Jemima Hananah Benjamin passed away in 1732 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1666
Birth of Jemima Hananah Benjamin in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Birth
1680
Jemima Hananah Benjamin was married in, Usa
Marriage
1686
Jemima Hananah Benjamin was married in Lancaster and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage
1686
Jemima Hananah Benjamin was married in Stow, Middlesex Co, MA, USA
Marriage
1713
Jemima Hananah Benjamin was married in Preston
Marriage
1732
Death of Jemima Hananah Benjamin in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jemima Benjamin

This ancestor line traces from Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial Am, London, England, United Kingdom (1633) to Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts (1666) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jemima Benjamin (1666–1732) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts and died in Preston City, New London, Connecticut, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jemima in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jemima Benjamin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jemima Hananah Benjamin PTP
1666–1732
Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jemima Benjamin's Descendants

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Jemima Hananah Benjamin PTP 1666–1732